Top Embedded Software Engineer Jobs

Develop, test, and maintain embedded software for satellite, airborne, and ground systems across the full software lifecycle. Implement and integrate code (Rust/C/C++/Python), work with Embedded Linux and FPGA interfaces, configure embedded Linux distributions, use messaging protocols, produce UML diagrams, follow formal development practices, and support integration, documentation, and operations in an on-site defense environment.

Develop, test, and maintain embedded software for satellite, airborne, and ground systems across the full software lifecycle. Work on-site to implement CI/CD and containerized workflows, design using UML, integrate with FPGAs and messaging (MQTT/ZeroMQ), configure embedded Linux distributions (PetaLinux/Yocto), and follow formal software development and configuration management practices.

The Embedded Software Engineer develops and maintains firmware for autonomous drone systems, focusing on low-level driver development and hardware/software integration.

The Embedded Software Engineer will design and implement software for GNSS satellites and ground systems, evaluate performance using hardware-in-the-loop, and support system commissioning and operations.

The Embedded Software Engineer will analyze and develop embedded software systems, provide customer support, and apply software engineering and cybersecurity methods.

Lead architecture and development of low-latency embedded firmware and Linux-based networking stacks for MANET radios. Implement MAC and ad-hoc routing, device drivers and BSPs for ARM and RISC-V, security/encryption protocols, audio/voice streaming, network management/web interfaces, testing tools, and Linux system customization to meet regulatory security requirements.

Designs, develops, and supports embedded firmware and Linux platforms for industrial products. Responsibilities include bare-metal and RTOS development, bootloaders, OTA updates, secure boot, communications interfaces, hardware bring-up, lab debugging, CI/CD, testing, field support, and technical documentation. Collaborates across electrical, mechanical, cloud, manufacturing, and service teams while improving embedded engineering practices.

Designs and executes manual and automated tests for embedded software, develops test plans and documentation, analyzes results, debugs issues, and improves testing processes. Collaborates with software developers and external partners to ensure test coverage, resolve complex technical issues, and deliver reliable, high-quality embedded systems.

Designs, develops, architects, tests, debugs, and documents embedded software for precision electronic measurement equipment. Creates design and software verification reports, translates customer requirements into software architectures, and collaborates with engineering teams. The role requires C, C++, Python, Xilinx Zynq and Vitis experience, software verification tools, Agile development experience, strong technical communication, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Lead software architecture and technical direction for embedded systems controlling semiconductor lithography machines. Develop modular, scalable software using C, C++, and Python; assess feasibility, dependencies, risks, and system integration; ensure code, requirements, documentation, testing, security, and architectural quality. Support Agile development and CI/CD, investigate customer issues, gather stakeholder requirements, improve processes, and identify team training needs. The role is primarily on-site in Wilton, Connecticut, with occasional cleanroom and laboratory work.

Lead architecture, development, integration, risk analysis, and verification of embedded software for robotic-assisted surgical platforms. Design real-time, distributed multiprocessor systems; integrate custom PCAs and FPGA IP; develop supervisory state machines, hardware controls, diagnostics, communication subsystems, and user interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements, schedules, safety, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and product validation.

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software applications for rail transportation products. Responsibilities include requirements, architecture, design, code and unit-test reviews; automated testing; documentation; root-cause analysis; software releases; cybersecurity vulnerability remediation; and participation throughout the software development lifecycle.

Design, build, and scale embedded connectivity and security for distributed energy devices. Implement networking (Ethernet/Wi‑Fi/Thread/Zigbee/BLE), secure provisioning, OTA firmware pipelines, telemetry, and diagnostics. Support testing, certification, manufacturing validation, and cross-functional collaboration from prototype to deployment.

Develop and improve embedded software build and release systems, continuous integration, developer productivity, and code quality. Provide Bazel expertise across product teams, support code sharing in a large monorepo, build automation and AI-enabled development tools, resolve development bottlenecks, and collaborate on Groovy CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins. The role requires C/C++, Python, Git, Linux, technical documentation, and complex systems troubleshooting experience.

Develop and debug embedded software in C/C++ across architecture, design, hardware/software integration, and motor-control applications. The role requires RTOS development, control theory knowledge, unit testing, peripheral programming for PWMs, ADCs, and timers, and familiarity with I2C, RS-485, RS-232, CAN, and SPI. Responsibilities also include collaborating across distributed teams and using JTAG, protocol analyzers, emulators, version control, bug tracking, and automated build tools.

Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain embedded C/C++ software for locomotive control products. Work from requirements through deployment, participate in design/code reviews, mentor juniors, ensure high reliability and safety compliance, and collaborate with systems, test, and customers. Support RTOS and bare-metal platforms and multiple communication protocols.

Design, implement, debug, and test embedded software for navigation systems. Translate formal requirements into software designs, perform system and software integration on hardware, use model-based engineering and DevSecOps practices, and collaborate across teams to deliver safety- and mission-critical avionics software.

As a Firmware Engineer, you will design and implement reliable firmware for energy systems, ensuring high-quality, deterministic software development.

Lead architecture and implementation of RTOS-based real-time embedded software for safety- and mission-critical weapon systems. Design low-level drivers, HAL/OSAL, deterministic scheduling, and IPC; integrate RTOS (VxWorks), mentor engineers, enforce architectural standards, and participate across the Agile development lifecycle.

The Embedded Software Engineer will develop embedded firmware and drivers, coordinate R&D efforts, and lead board support activities in an engineering environment.

Designs, develops, tests, and debugs embedded software for satellite systems. Responsibilities include bootloaders, board support packages, device drivers, embedded operating systems, hardware integration, verification planning, and architectural leadership. The role requires solving complex low-level software problems, developing test programs, improving engineering processes, and collaborating cross-functionally. Key expertise includes C, Python, VxWorks, Embedded Linux, RTEMS, Buildroot, Yocto Linux, NAND flash file systems, and laboratory debugging equipment.

Develop and maintain mission-critical embedded software for autonomous maritime robots operating on extended 90+ day missions. Responsibilities include integrating sensors, actuators, communications, and power systems; implementing fault-tolerant architectures; developing device drivers, middleware, and mission code on ARM-based Linux platforms; building automated testing and CI/CD pipelines; troubleshooting hardware-software interactions; and documenting designs and procedures.

Lead design, implementation, integration, and delivery of vehicle-side OTA embedded software using C++. Define and decompose system requirements, drive architecture and defect resolution, support integration and validation, troubleshoot vehicle integration issues, and mentor team members while promoting engineering best practices.

Seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Software Engineer to design and develop platform-level software for networking devices, requiring extensive embedded systems knowledge and strong programming skills.

Develop embedded software for classified programs: analyze, design, code, and test complex embedded systems (C++, Python) on Linux targets (ARM, x86-64, GPU). Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers, prepare design documentation, integrate and test on target environments, and support external project interactions.